Information about Children Travelling Abroad.
When travelling abroad, children who are French residents now need an autorisation de sortie du territoire’ (AST). Click on the link to read more. Those children who have non-EU nationality […]
France’s new e-carte Vitale.
A new digital version of France’s health card – to be known as the e-carte Vitale – will be rolled out across France in 2023. It means it will soon be possible to show […]
Don’t forget to submit your annual tax return
By Sasha Smit-Macardier If you moved permanently to France in the last year please remember to file a French annual income tax return. As a French resident, you have a […]
A brief introduction to the world of visas
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent If you are thinking of visiting France for more than 90 days in a 180 period then you will need a visa. With the […]
Mr Roger Haigh MBE
Dear Members and Readers, When I look back over the year, I feel quite proud knowing that the FBN has helped so many people. We have provided information to members […]
Applying for a “Flexibility six month visitor visa”
There are a variety of visas to choose from and making the right decision will depend on your situation. Here is an FBN Podcast: Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent give […]
A French History Lesson – November Social
This month FBN’s own Events Manager, Tharwat Mansour, excelled herself in her choice of venues when a group of 35 FBN members met at the Musée La Rue du temps […]
A brief introduction to the working visa
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent You may be thinking of moving to France and working here. There are several visas to choose from. Making the right decision will depend on […]
A French History Lesson – November Social
This month FBN’s own Events Manager, Tharwat Mansour, excelled herself in her choice of venues when a group of 35 FBN members met at the Musée La Rue du temps […]
Changes to Cross Border Travel in 2023
The European Commission has clarified that foreigners/non-EU citizens living in France are not covered by the EU’s new entry and exit system known as EES (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en) which is due to […]